Located in the city of Eniwa, Ibaraki Prefecture, but incorrectly listed as Chiba. This Shinto shrine is dedicated to Sashimotogitsumi, the god of navigation and maritime safety, and Kunitsutsune-no-kami, a kami associated with agriculture. The shrine's architecture is influenced by the Kamakura period, featuring a vermilion gate and shinden-style main hall.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sashimotogitsumi, Kunitsutsune-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Sashimotogitsumi, Kunitsutsune-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 35.6325762, 140.5439856
Visitor tip
To get the most out of your visit, try to catch the annual Sashimotogitsumi Festival (July), which celebrates the shrine's patron deity with traditional dances and performances.
Cultural notes
Sashimotogitsumi is often invoked by fishermen and sailors for safe passage. The shrine also hosts a unique tradition where visitors can tie a paper wish to the fence, which are then burned away at the end of the festival season.
Historical note
Established in 1604, during the Edo period.